EA have announced a new entry in the long running World War II series Medal of Honor, but this time they are ditching World War II and opting for a more contemporary setting in Afghanistan.
The game is being developed at EA Los Angeles, with DICE (Digital Illusions) being responsible for the multiplayer component. The new Medal of Honor will be released next year and a trailer from the game will debut at the Spike TV Video Game Awards on December 12.
A couple of quotes from the press release:
"When we first set out to reinvent Medal of Honor, we wanted to stay true to its roots of authenticity and respect for the soldier but bring it into today's war. The Tier 1 Operator is the most disciplined, deliberate and prepared warrior on the battlefield. He is a living, breathing, precision instrument of war." said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer, Medal of Honor. "We are honored to have the rare opportunity to work closely with these men to create a game that shares their experience."
"EA has always been an advocate for telling the soldiers' story. The new Medal of Honor follows that tradition. We felt it was important to tell the story of today's war and today's elite soldiers via today's most relevant medium - videogames," said Sean Decker, VP and General Manager of EALA. "We are so proud to bring together two powerhouse development teams to make this game a reality; EA Los Angeles and EA DICE. Medal of Honor promises to be an unforgettable entry in the modern shooter genre."